Thomas Fawcett & Sons is a blend of unhurried tradition and commitment to personal precision. It is one of the few malt producers that preserves the old-fashioned system of floor malting. Consequently, neither mechanical loaders nor forklifts are allowed on site. All grain handling is performed by Thomas Fawcett workers, who gently move, turn, and sweep the grains from steeping to kilning.

The Fawcett family has been making malt in Castleford, West Yorkshire since the late 1780's.  The Company was properly established in 1809 and became a Limited Company just after the first War in 1919.

The Company continues as one of the oldest family controlled and run businesses in the UK.  The sixth and seventh generation of Fawcetts are actively involved in directing the activities of the Company today.  With over 200 years of experience the Company has the expertise, technology and capability to produce an extensive range of Pale Ale, Crystal and Roasted Malts to a consistently high standard.  Thomas Fawcett & Sons Ltd., operates on its original site in Castleford, West Yorkshire where all products are manufactured.

The Barley – their Raw Materials

The Company does not cut corners and always uses the finest raw materials that each new growing season provides.  All barleys are bought on sample which means the Company is not exposed to blending variations associated with barley "bulking" operations.  The best barleys ensure the supply of quality malt, season after season. 

The Range of Fawcett's Malt

Ale Malts

Product

I.O.B. Colour

Brew

Maris Otter

4.5 - 5.5

Main ingredient for all varieties of bitters, milds and stouts

Halcyon



Golden Promise




Lager Malts

Product

I.O.B. Colour

Brew

Halcyon

2.5 - 3.5

Main ingredient for all Lager brews

Coloured and Special Malts
 

Product

I.O.B. Colour

Brew

Caramalt

25 - 30

Lager flavour pale

Pale Crystal

60 - 80

Lager - Pale Bitter (flavour and colour)

Crystal

120 - 140

Normal Bitters (flavour and colour)

Dark Crystal

200 - 400

Milds - Dark Bitters (strong reddish)

Amber

90 - 110

Bitters - Pale Mild

Brown

110 - 140

Milds and Darker Bitters

Pale Chocolate

500 - 600

Dark Milds – Stouts
Small quantities used for flavour and colour enhancement on dark beers

Chocolate

940 - 1100

Stout and Dark Milds

Black

1220 - 1440

Stout and Dark Milds

Roasted Barley

940 - 1400

Stout and Dark Milds (Scotch Ale) more astringent than malts

Wheat Malt

3.5

Head retention - dry biscuity flavour

Oat Malt

4.0

Enhances body and flavour of Stouts, Porters and Winter Warmers

Torrified Wheat

3.5

Enhances head retention and produces a slight biscuity flavour

 

 

 

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